How to Pronounce Charter

To pronounce "charter", say CHART-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈt͡ʃɑːtə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈt͡ʃɑːtə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “charter”

"charter" has 2 syllables: chart-er. It rhymes with tartar and martyr, if that helps it stick.

What does charter mean?

noun

  1. A document issued by some authority, creating a public or private institution, and defining its purposes and privileges.
  2. A similar document conferring rights and privileges on a person, corporation etc.

verb

  1. To grant or establish a charter.
  2. To lease or hire something by charter.

adjective

  1. Leased or hired.

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Words that rhyme with charter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tartarmartyrstarterbarternonstartergartercarterpartermarter

Related words

rentleasehiretakeengagerentalstatutecompact

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "charter"?▾

"Charter" has 2 syllables: chart · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "charter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "charter" is /ˈt͡ʃɑːtə/.

What does "charter" mean?▾

Charter: A document issued by some authority, creating a public or private institution, and defining its purposes and privileges.

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